The Cases and Work that We Do, Locally and Internationally.
- Child-related Cases:
- Relocation and Abduction: Handling cases where a child is moved or abducted, either internationally or domestically, often in violation of custody agreements.
- Parental Alienation: Addressing situations where a child becomes estranged from one parent due to the psychological manipulation by the other parent.
- Alternative Family Structures: Providing legal support for non-traditional family structures including blended families, single-parent families, and others.
- Parenting Plans: Drafting and reviewing plans that outline custody and visitation arrangements, ensuring they align with the law and the child's best interests.
- Parental Rights and Responsibilities: Advising on the rights and responsibilities parents have towards their children, including custody, access, and support.
- Guardianship: Assisting in legal processes to appoint guardians for minors or individuals unable to care for themselves.
- Marriage and Separation:
- Divorce Proceedings (Contested and Uncontested): Representing clients in divorce cases, whether they are contested or uncontested.
- Rule 43 Applications: Handling urgent interim relief in divorce proceedings regarding maintenance, care and contact (custody), or assets.
- Muslim, Hindu, and Traditional Marriages: Providing legal services tailored to the unique needs of various cultural and religious marriages.
- Cross-border Marriages: Advising on the legal complexities of marriages across different jurisdictions.
- Pre-marital Arrangements:
- Ante-nuptial and Prenuptial Contracts: Drafting, reviewing, and advising on contracts that determine asset division and other terms before or during marriage.
- Domestic Partnerships:
- Civil Unions: Providing legal advice and services related to civil unions and the rights they entail.
- Co-habitation Agreements: Drafting agreements that outline the rights and responsibilities of unmarried couples living together.
- Domestic Relations: Advising on legal matters arising from domestic relationships.
- Same-Sex Relationships: Offering specialized legal services for same-sex couples.
- Protection and Abuse:
- Domestic Abuse Cases: Representing victims or accused individuals in domestic abuse cases.
- Interdicts: Obtaining court orders to prevent harassment or domestic violence.
- Protection Orders: Assisting in obtaining orders for protection in cases of abuse.
- Dispute Resolution:
- Alternative Dispute Resolution: Offering mediation and arbitration to resolve family disputes outside of court.
- Mediation: Facilitating discussions between parties to reach mutually beneficial agreements.
- Collaborative Law: Employing collaborative law methods to resolve family disputes amicably.
- International Family Law:
- International Divorce Cases: Handling divorce cases where parties are from different countries or residing in different countries.
- Hague Convention on the Abduction of Children Cases: Managing cases of international child abduction under the Hague Convention.
- Reproductive Law:
- Surrogacy: Providing legal services related to surrogacy agreements and processes.
- Fertility Law: Offering legal advice on fertility treatments and related legal issues.
- Adoption Services:
- Legal Guidance on Adoption Procedures: Assisting clients through the legal process of adoption.
- Asset Distribution:
- Property Division: Advising on the division of property and assets during a separation or divorce.
- Financial Settlements: Negotiating and drafting financial settlements in family law matters.
- Spousal Support and Maintenance:
- Maintenance/Alimony: Advising on, negotiating, and drafting alimony agreements.
- Child Support Calculations and Adjustments: Assisting in calculating, negotiating, and adjusting child support payments.
- Family Law Litigation:
- Representation in Family Courts: Representing clients in family court proceedings.
- Appeals on Family Law Judgments: Handling appeals on family law judgments.
- Legal Counseling:
- Family Law Consultation: Providing consultations to advise on various family law matters.
- Pre-marital Counseling: Offering legal counseling before marriage to ensure understanding of legal implications.
